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I've mislaid a pattern for the Everyday Bag. I can't find it in the Half Yard Sewing Club files. Please can someone help me find it again?
Sarah replied: 19 Aug 23 at 19:32
Email the team at half yard and so long as you were a member when this project came out they will email you the link for it. They did this for me. They are very helpful.
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When sewing oilcloth, what needle should be used?
Mel replied: 19 Aug 23 at 13:09
Thank you!
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Hi, Can anyone tell me what a 'teflon' sheet is and how to use it? I've seen it referenced in a couple of patterns but the instructions weren't very clear. Thanks. Jennifer
Jennifer replied: 20 Aug 23 at 13:43
Hi Sylvia, I thought that's what it was for but I wasn't entirely sure. I just needed confirmation. Many thanks. Jennifer
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No question. But would like to show my makes.
Sally replied: 26 Aug 23 at 10:52
Lovely Chris !!!!
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Here is my dinosaur made from Daphne Dragon pattern. My placement of spines was off but it?ll do! I used strong thread for legs but think I will remove it and sew in place discretely on the inside. I used a small triangle of bosal foam in the spines to keep them up.
Jules replied: 26 Aug 23 at 15:52
This is fab.
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Made the cap twice now for my grandaughter who is 5 years old even the small size is too big , I am doing quarter inch seams , anyone else feel the pattern is huge ?
Deb replied: 18 Aug 23 at 14:17
Yes I did , I thought that myself so reprinted the pattern to check the scale , even the 1-3 size is big on her
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Just wanted to show you my new make, I wanted a bag to hold my judges critique book etc for a dog show I was judging at, so I used Debbie's pattern and added an inside pocket, such an easy bag and just love the additional metal ware.????
Mandy replied: 26 Aug 23 at 11:28
Thank you both, if you have done the bag, would love to see your makes please
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Hi team, I have just joined. My first project was the bamboo handle bag. I was sent the pattern to download, which my husband did for me. My question is, the pattern said to cut the lining to 15 inches, but the main outer fabric 16 inches. Well I'm not a confident sewer, so I cut the lining as instructed. But it is falling short to meet the outer fabric at the top for sewing together, which I thought it would. Help! Have I done something wrong? The instruction for cutting the lining was section 6 of the pattern instructions. What would you advise me to do in this situation? Add a couple of inches to the top to meet the outer fabric, or just let it be a tight fit for the handles? I'm always getting myself in a mess following instructions. Can you please advise me which way to go with this project. Any advise would be welcome, as long as it's not give up know you moron. Lol.
Laura replied: 16 Aug 23 at 21:53
Debbie mentions on this video at about 21 minutes in that there is a mistake on the instructions of the bamboo bag and that the lining should be cut to 16? as well as the outer. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IMm-0JVtdKk . I think I would join extra piece of lining if it is not too obvious. Hope this helps.
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Craft bag does anyone know the size to cut from point 1 under the cut section
Laura replied: 16 Aug 23 at 22:04
You will need to print out the pattern on the template tab.
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I thought Debbie did a dinosaur pattern. But am unable to find it. Can anyone point me in a direction ? thank you Happy sewing.
Lesley replied: 17 Aug 23 at 11:21
Thank you Laura, I am out today. But going to look into my stash of Debbie Shore patterns. Have a good day xxx
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What kind of felt will I buy for making the gnomes
Debbie replied: 16 Aug 23 at 15:58
I like the natural wool, or we do a soft synthetic on the Debbie Shore website, I'd avoid craft felt as it can be a bit stiff...
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Hi I?m having trouble guilting H640 fleece to a cotton fabric. It keeps puckering up. I have a long stitch on my machine. Please could someone give me some advice. Thanks Lindy
Lindy Lou replied: 16 Aug 23 at 11:40
Thank you for your advice. I will apply these suggestions on my next project. Lindy Lou
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Hi again I have recently finished my soft furnishings, reupholstery small business and have lots of small pattern books. Do you think these could be used for .... maybe trying out patchwork. Does anyone have any other ideas I could use them for. I really dont want to throw them away.
Annabelle replied: 24 Aug 23 at 07:20
If you live near The Scrapstore, which is a voluntary organisation, that takes all things crafty and then resells them on, you could take them there. Have a look online, just Google The Scrapstore and all be explained. I have taken lots of things there (and also come back with lots of things too)! It is a great way of recycling craft things and when you donate you know things will go to a good home and be appreciated and put to good use.
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Hi Y'all Can anyone tell me where I can purchase the beard fur for gnomes. Thanks Ann
Laura replied: 15 Aug 23 at 16:31
If you put faux fur for gnome beards in the search engine you will get a selection of sources https://www.google.com/search?q=faux+fur+for+gnome+beards&rlz=1C9BKJA_enGB929GB929&oq=faux+fur+for+beards&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgBEAAYFhgeMgYIABBFGDkyCAgBEAAYFhgeMggIAhAAGBYYHjIKCAMQABiGAxiKBTIKCAQQABiGAxiKBdIBCTE1MjI1ajFqN6gCALACAA&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Hope this helps
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I need some advice please. I have purchased a beautiful soft and fluffy fabric, but have never sewn anything like it before. Has anyone ever sewn this type before, and if so, can you give me any do's and don'ts? Thanks in advance :)
Helen N replied: 16 Aug 23 at 13:39
Thanks Laura. Good idea, I should have a little left over :)
